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Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister condoles the loss of lives in an electrical accident in Chamoli, Uttarakhand
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of lives in an electrical accident in Chamoli, Uttarakhand. The Prime Minister wished for early recovery of the injured and informed that the local administration under the State Government is providing all possible relief to the victims.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister’s Office said;
“अत्यंत पीड़ादायक! उत्तराखंड के चमोली में हुए हादसे से बहुत दुख हुआ है। शोकाकुल परिजनों के प्रति मैं अपनी गहरी संवेदना प्रकट करने के साथ ही सभी घायलों के जल्द स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं। राज्य सरकार की देखरेख में स्थानीय प्रशासन पीड़ितों की हरसंभव मदद में जुटा है: PM @narendramodi”
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Additional 29,250 vials of Amphotericin- B allocated to States/UTs
19,420 vials of Amphotericin- B were allocated on 24th May
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri D.V Sadananda Gowda announced that the additional 29,250 vials of Amphotericin- B drug, used in treatment of Mucormycosis, have been allocated to all the States/UTs today.
Earlier, additional 19,420 vials of Amphotericin- B were allocated on 24th May and 23,680 vials of the drug were supplied across the country on 21st May.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVY PASSEX WITH RUSSIAN NAVY
Indian Navy’s indigenously designed and built guided missile destroyer, INS Kochi, exercised with Russian Federation Navy’s RFS Admiral Tributs on 14 January 2022 in the Arabian Sea. The exercise showcased cohesiveness and interoperability between the two navies and included tactical manoeuvres, cross-deck helicopter operations and seamanship activities.
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Ministry of Education
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan calls for including information about Anusilan Samity in NCF to inspire the next generation
Union Education and Skill Development Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan today said that Anusilan Samity was a prominent secret revolutionary society operating from Bengal in the 20th century with a mission to overthrow colonial rule and give momentum to India’s struggle for freedom. The Minister hoist the Tiranga at this edifice of courage, sacrifice & inspiration.
Shri Pradhan said that founded by Satish Chandra Pramatha Mitra, Aurobindo Ghose and Sarala Devi, Anusilan Samity was one among the many illustrious institutions from the pious land of Bengal that shaped the nation’s conscience through nationalist writings, publications and emphasis on Swadeshi.
He further said that legends like, Deshabandhu Chittaranjan Das, Surendranath Tagore, Jatindranath Banerjee, Bagha Jatin were associated with Anusilan Samity. Hedgewar was also an alumnus of the Samity. Blessed to pay reverence to these greats, especially during the AmritMahotsav, he added.
The Minister urgedNCERT and the Education fraternity to include enough information about Anusilan Samity, especially in the upcoming National Curriculum Framework.Important information about the chronicles of Anusilan Samity in our textbooks will inspire the next generation, he added.
Vice President's Secretariat
Let us all work for more stable, inclusive development of India: Vice President
Woman empowerment is important and we should provide every opportunity to women
Protect Nature and Culture together for better future;
Participates in Sawan Teez Festival celebrations
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu said that let us all work for more stable, inclusive development of India. He was addressing the gathering at the Sawan Teez Festival celebrations organized by the Delhi Study Group, here today. The Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Statistics & Programme Implementation, Shri Vijay Goel, the President, Delhi Study Group, Shri Vijay Jolly and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
The Vice President said that share and care is the core philosophy of India and every person must contribute in preserving and protecting the best aspects of traditions and cultures. We have to protect nature along with culture for better future, he added.
The Vice President said that festivals like Teez teach us to live with the nature. He further said that Living and Loving the nature and protecting our culture are key aspects of our philosophy. We must harmoniously live with nature for a better future, he added.
The Vice President said that the extraordinary occasion of Teez must be celebrated by recognizing the achievements of our daughters and sisters. He further said that the society should not lay burden of the stereotypes on them and allow them to progress at par with others. Woman empowerment is important and we should provide every opportunity to women for their betterment, he added.
The Vice President called on the parents of girl children to help them revitalize their talent and support them in their endeavors. Save the daughter, teach the daughter, enable the daughter to be able and enriched, this is the significance of this great festival, he added.
The Vice President said that India has a great tradition and culture that gives highest place for women and women power is worshiped and respected in India. Expressing concern over the incidents of violence against women, he said that inhuman acts against women are like betrayal against our own traditions and customs. It appears as if we were distracted by our own excellent traditions, he added.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Cabinet approves fixation of Nutrient Based Subsidy  rates for Phosphatic and Potassic  fertilizers for the year 2020-21
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given itsapprovalfor fixation of Nutrient Based Subsidy  rates for Phosphaticand Potassic  Fertilizers for the year 2020-21. The approved rates for NBS are as under: -
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Per Kg Subsidy rates 
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N
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P
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K
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S
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18.789
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14.888
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10.116
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2.374
The CCEA also approved the inclusion of a complex fertilizer namely Ammonium Phosphate  under the NBS Scheme.
The expected expenditure for release of subsidy on P&K Fertilizers during 2020-21 will be Rs. 22,186.55 crore.
The subsidy on the P&K will be provided on the subsidy rates approved by the CCEA to the fertilizer companies.
Background:
Government is making available fertilizers, namely Urea and 21 grades of P&K fertilizers to farmers at subsidized prices through fertilizer manufacturers/importers. The subsidy on P&K fertilizers is being governed by NBS Scheme w.e.f 01.04.2010. In accordance to its farmer friendly approach, the Govt. is committed to ensure the availability of P&K fertilizers to the farmers on affordable price. The subsidy would be released to fertilizer companies as per above rates so that they can make available fertilizers to farmers at a cheaper price than it would have been otherwise.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Monitoring of Reservoirs by Central Water Commission
Central Water Commission monitors live storage status of 143 important reservoirs in the country, on weekly basis and is issuing weekly bulletin on every Thursday. The total live storage capacity of 143 reservoirs is 177.464 BCM which is about 68.83% of the live storage capacity of 257.812 BCM which is estimated to have been created in the country. As per reservoir storage bulletin dated 27.10.2022 , out of 143 reservoirs, 45 reservoirs had full storage, i.e, up to FRL.
Further, as per latest reservoir storage bulletin dated 02.03.2023, out of 143 reservoirs only 1 reservoir  had full storage, i.e. up to FRL.
State wise details of reservoirs with storage equal to and less than 80% of average of last 10 years is at Annexure.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Education
Validity period of Teachers Eligibility Test qualifying certificate extended from 7 years to lifetime - Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank'
Union Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' announced that Government has decided to extend the validity period of Teachers Eligibility Test qualifying certificate from 7 years to lifetime with retrospective effect from 2011. The respective State Govts. /UTs will take necessary action to revalidate/issue fresh TET certificates to those candidates whose period of 7 years has already elapsed, he added.
Shri Pokhriyal said this will be a positive step in increasing the employment opportunities for candidates aspiring to make a career in the teaching field.
Teachers Eligibility Test is one of the essential qualifications for a person to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in schools. The Guidelines dated 11th February 2011 of the National Council for Teacher Education  laid down that TET would be conducted by the State Governments and the validity of the TET Certificate was 7 years from the date of passing TET.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
After 60 years, Satyajit Ray’s Apu is returning to the big screen: Avijatrik Director Subhrajit Mitra
“Avijatrik is all about a journey - a journey outside and a journey within”
Panaji, January 22, 2021
“If I have seen farther than others, it is because I have stood on the shoulders of giants”
In an edition where the International Film Festival of India  pays tribute to legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray, we have a fitting entry in the Indian Panorama Feature Film section of the festival, which builds on his rich cinematic contribution. Avijatrik, a sequel to Ray’s The Apu Trilogy, often cited as the greatest films in Indian film history. The trilogy comprises three Bengali films directed by Satyajit Ray: Pather Panchali , Aparajito  and The World of Apu .
“After 60 years, Apu is returning to the big screen.” This is how Director Subhrajit Mitra introduced Avijatrik. Mitra was speaking at a press conference held in Goa today, January 22, 2021, after the screening of the film yesterday, January 21, 2021, at the ongoing 51st edition of International Film Festival of India .
Avijatrik takes off from Apur Sansar, where the trilogy ended. The film is based on the last one-third part of Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay’s novel Aparajita. It is the journey of a father and his son and how the father relives his entire childhood through the eyes of his son. The story revolves around a sublime bond between a father, Apu, and his 6-year-old son Kajol who lost his mother to an unpropitious fate during his birth. Apu finally bids farewell to his village, his city, his motherland and embarks on a spirited journey with Kajol and friend Shankar. They go in search of new beginnings, to unexplored terrains in a faraway land.
“This film is all about a journey - a journey outside and a journey within”, said the Director.
Reflecting on the difficulties in recreating a period piece dating 80 years back, the director threw light on how the aura of the period has been captured. “The production design team recreated the Benaras of 1940s, based on shots taken in today’s city. In a particular sequence, the Howrah Bridge was also shown to be under construction.”
Notably, the film has been made as a black-and-white film. Explaining this, the film maker informed: “This film is based in the 1940s. Whenever we think of any pre-independent era picture, our mind sees it in black and white. It’s in our mind, it’s in our psyche. Moreover, this being a sequel of Apu Trilogy, we wanted to recreate the same imagery and visuals”.
He added that he himself and cinematographer Supratim Bhol decided to use black-and-white to capture “the soul of Apu’s journey and his wanderlust”.
There are some constraints faced by a Director and his team in making a limited budget film, said Subhrajit Mitra. “Yet, if we give good content to the viewers, they will return to the theatres.”
The 51st International Film Festival of India is paying rich tributes to the legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray. The following films are being showcased as a part of this tribute:
- Charulata 
- Ghare Baire 
- Pather Panchali 
- Shatranj Ke Khilari 
- Sonar Kella
Ministry of Finance
CBDT issues draft notification seeking inputs for framing of rules with respect to Fund Manager Regime under Section 9A of the I.T. Act, 1961
Section 9A of the Income-tax Act, 1961  provides for a special taxation regime in respect of certain offshore funds in the context of their fund managers being located in India. It is provided that in case of an eligible investment fund, the fund management activity carried out through an eligible fund manager acting on behalf of such fund shall not constitute business connection in India of the said fund. Further, it is provided that an eligible investment fund shall not be said to be resident in India merely because the eligible fund manager undertaking fund management activities on its behalf is located in India subject to the conditions mentioned in sub-section  of section 9A, one of which [clause  of said sub-section] provides that the remuneration paid by the fund to an eligible fund manager in respect of fund management activity undertaken by him on its behalf is not less than the arm's length price of the said activity.
Accordingly, Income-tax Rules, 1962  were amended by way of insertion of rules 10V to 10VB and Forms 3CEJ and 3CEK vide notification No 14/2016 with SO 1101  dated 15.03.2016. Rule 10V was further amended vide notification No 106/2016 with SO 3498 dated 21.11.2016.
Sub-rule  to  of rule 10V of the Rules contains the provisions relating to determination of the arm's length price in respect of any remuneration paid by the eligible investment fund to an eligible fund manager as referred to in clause  of sub-section  of section 9A.
Finance  Act, 2019 with effect from 1st April, 2019, inter alia, amended clause  of sub-section  of section 9A so as to provide that the remuneration paid by the fund to an eligible fund manager in respect of fund management activity undertaken by him on its behalf is not less than the amount calculated in such manner as may be prescribed.
Accordingly, the manner for calculation of the amount, compared to which the remuneration paid to the eligible fund manager should not be less, is required to be prescribed.
The draft notification proposing the above amendments has been uploaded on www.incometaxindia.gov.in for inputs from stakeholders and general public. The inputs on the draft rules may be sent electronically at the email address, ustpl1[at]nic[dot]in, latest by 19th December, 2019.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Department of Food & Public Distribution implemented a scheme on End-to-end Computerization of TPDS Operations in 31 States/UTs
Scheme will improve the efficiency & transparency of the distribution of food grains system
Total stock of food grains in the Central Pool as on 01st February, 2021 was 561.93 lakh tonnes
Under PDS reforms the Department of Food & Public Distribution had implemented a scheme on 'End-to-end Computerization of TPDS Operations' to improve the efficiency & transparency of the distribution of food grains system and to address other challenges such as leakages and diversion of food grains, elimination of fake and bogus ration cards, etc. Under this scheme, ration cards/beneficiaries database have been completely digitized in all States/UTs, transparency portal and online grievance redressal facility/Toll-free number have been implemented in all States/UTs, online allocation has been implemented in all States/UTs  and supply chain has been computerized in 31 States/UTs.
Besides above, the Automation of Fair Price Shops  is also being done in all States/UTs by installing electronic Point of Sale  devices at the FPSs for the distribution of food grains in a transparent manner  and for unique identification of genuine beneficiaries through biometric/Aadhaar authentication on the ePoS device. At present, more than 92% of Fair Price Shops  across the country have ePoS devices and facility for biometric identification of beneficiaries.
The total stock of food grains in the Central Pool as on 01.02.2021 was 561.93 lakh tons consisting of 318.31 lakh tons of wheat and 243.62 lakh tons of rice. The quantum of wheat and rice  procured during 2020-21 is as under:

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KMS/RMS
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Rice
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Wheat
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2020-21
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447.73#
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389.92
# KMS 2020-21 is under progress. Figures reported is as on 01.03.2021
The MSP for paddy and wheat fixed by Govt. of India for current year 2020-21 is as under:

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Year
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Wheat
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Paddy
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Common
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Grade ‘A’
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2020-21
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1925
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1868
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1888
During the COVID-19 pandemic year 2020-21 under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana   the following was allocation of food grains:-

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Schemes
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Rice
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Wheat
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Total
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Pradhan Mantri garib Kalyan Anna Yojana  
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21408.081
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10697.421
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32105.502
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Danve Raosaheb Dadarao in Lok Sabha today.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves consolidation of HPM Business of LANXESS AG and DEM Business of Koninkiljke DSM N.V. under Zehnte LXS GmbH, a JV HoldCo of Platin 2170 GmbH & LANXESS
The Competition Commission of India  approves the consolidation of the HPM Business of LANXESS AG and DEM Business of the Koninkiljke DSM N.V. under Zehnte LXS GmbH, a JV HoldCo of Platin 2170 GmbH & LANXESS
The Proposed Combination envisages:
- the consolidation of the HPM Business and DEM Business under Zehnte LXS GmbH ;
- the acquisition of joint control by Platin 2170 GmbH  and LANXESS Deutschland GmbH  over JV HoldCo; and
- post-completion shareholdings of 58-70% by Advent HoldCo and 30-42% by LDG in JV HoldCo.
Advent HoldCo is indirectly controlled by GPE X, a fund managed by entities ultimately controlled by Advent International Corporation, a private equity investor based in Boston.
LDG is a wholly owned subsidiary of LANXESS AG, a German corporation. LANXESS is said to be a speciality chemicals company with presence in 33 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and plastics.
The JV HoldCo is a newly incorporated entity, which is currently wholly-owned by LDG. The JV HoldCo will eventually consolidate the HPM and DEM Businesses.
HPM Business engages in the manufacture, sale and marketing of high-performance thermoplastic polymers and predominantly intermediates necessary for the production of certain polymers. The HPM Business is currently conducted by a group of companies, all of which are directly, or indirectly owned subsidiaries and participations of LDG.
DEM Business produces and sells engineering materials. DEM Business is a part of the Koninkiljke DSM N.V. group of companies.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
214.27 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
36,31,977 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 50,342
Active cases stand at 0.11%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.7%
6,614 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,39,00,204
6,395 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
88.83 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,25,602 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Prime Minister's Office
PM speaks to the Israeli Prime Minister
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has spoken to the Prime Minister of Israel, His Excellency Benjamin Netanyahu.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Spoke with PM @netanyahu and discussed ways to strengthen the multifaceted India-Israel friendship, deepen our focus on innovation partnership, and our ongoing cooperation in defence and security."
Prime Minister's Office
PM hails Men's Archery team for winning Gold Medal in Compound event
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today congratulated the Men's Archery team of Abhishek Verma, Ojas Pravin Deotale and Prathamesh Jawkarfor winning the Gold Medal in Compound event at the Asian Games.
The Prime Minister posted on X :
"Indian Archers all the way! Proud of our Men's Archery team for winning the Gold Medal in Compound event!
@archer_abhishek, Ojas Pravin Deotale and Prathamesh Jawkar, it was a stellar performance all the way. Amazing indeed! Best wishes for their future endeavours."
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurates Nandura to Chikhli section on National Highway 53 worth Rs.800 crore at Malkapur in Buldhana district, Maharashtra
The Union Minister for Roads Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari today inaugurated the quadranglement of Nandura to Chikhli section of 45 km length on National Highway 53 worth Rs.800 crore at Malkapur in Buldhana district, Maharashtra. The Member of Parliament  of Buldhana, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Shri Rakshatai Khadse, MP along with MLAs and officials were also present on the occasion.
The inauguration of 45 km long four-lane project on National Highway 53 will boost the progress and prosperity of the people of Buldhana.
Under the Bharatmala Yojana, Amravati-Chikhali Section Package-4 on National Highway 53 four-lane construction has been completed. This project includes 6 km long Nandura Greenfield Bypass, Malkapur ROB, 4 Major Bridges, 18 Minor Bridges, 11 Culverts, 3 Circular Underpasses, 4 Pedestrian Underpasses, Includes 11.53 km long double-lane service road, 20 bus sheds and 1 truck lay-by.
The project will boost mutual trade between four states namely Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Odisha. The East-West Corridor will get better connectivity, which will benefit Raipur, Nagpur and Surat.
Religious places like Gajanan Maharaj Temple of Shegaon, Hanuman Temple at Nandura and tourist spots like Lonar Sarovar in Buldhana district will be easily accessible. The travel time from Buldhana district to Nagpur district and Buldhana to Dhule, Surat will be reduced. Transportation of cotton, red chillies, fruits, grains and other agricultural commodities will be faster which will save time and fuel. The bypass at Nandura will help in reducing traffic congestion and noise and air pollution in the city and surrounding areas.
Due to the use of soil obtained from the deepening of lakes in the construction of the said highway under the Amrit Sarovar scheme, the water storage capacity of the lakes in the area has increased. Due to this water conservation, the problem of water scarcity of the citizens of Malkapur will be solved. Along with this, the proposed works of Rs 866 crore in Buldhana district were announced in today's program.
Special Service and Features
EXTENSION OF LAST DATE FOR REGISTRATION OF ONLINE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO VARIOUS P.G. DEGREE & P.G. DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES UPTO 10.08.2023
Pondicherry University has extended the last date for submission of online Application Form for admission to various P.G. Degree & P.G. Diploma Programmes based on the CUET – 2023 results, upto 10.08.2023.
This opportunity is being provided for all those candidates who could not complete their Registration earlier as well as for those candidates who want to apply as fresh candidates.
The aspirants who have appeared in the CUET – 2023 as per the eligibility criteria and Test Paper required by Pondicherry University can apply for admission to various Post-Graduate Degree and Post-Graduate Diploma Programmes offered for the Academic Year 2023-24. The online link for the application is available at: https://www.pondiuni.edu.in/admissions-2023-24/. The aspirants may also refer to the Information Brochure available in the University Website for the eligibility criteria and the respective test paper  of CUET  required for their interested courses.
The last date for submission of online application is 10.08.2023 and the correction window facility for the candidates is provided during the extension period.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the University website for latest updates. The above released issued by Assistant Registrar, Pondicherry University, Puducherry.